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Relax & Rejuvenate (Sperrins & Tyrone)

Visit The Hill of The O’Neill & Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre, DungannonThis elevated site above the town of Dungannon was the seat of the Gaelic O'Neills of Ulster. Explore the public park with its sweeping views and 18th century tower ruins.Follow one or of the four Sperrins Scenic Driving Routes (North, South, East and Central), which were included in the National Geographic’s list of the world’s top 101 scenic drives in 2012.Discover the romantically wild rugged landscape of Tyrone & Sperrins on a scenic drive.Visit Drum Manor Forest Park, CookstownThis 18th century demesne forest park is home to shrub, butterfly and Japanese gardens, and is a beautiful place to explore.Check into The Silverbirch Hotel, OmaghCheck in and enjoy a relaxing stay at the 3* Silverbirch Hotel and have dinner in the Barreta Bar & Grill.

Spend the morning in the Ulster American Folk Park, OmaghImmerse yourself in living history and learn the fascinating story of Irish emigration.Stop in at Harry Avery’s Castle and admire the architecture of a bygone eraThis medieval towerhouse is believed to have been built around 1320 by a chieftain of the O’Neill clan.Stop off at the village of Sion Mills and have lunchA village rich in architectural heritage, such as the Church of The Good Shepherd, the old flax mill and two storey cottages dotted throughout the village. It’s well worth a walk around.Make your way to Strabane and marvel at The TinniesVisit Gray’s Printing Press, StrabaneSituated in the heart of Strabane, Gray's looks like any other shop front. However, behind its elegant facade is the fascinating story of ink, galleys, presses and emigration.Enter the world of the 'White House' and visit the Wilson Ancestral HomeThe Wilson Ancestral Home provides an opportunity to take a step back in time and enter the world of the ‘White House’.Continue your scenic drive through the Sperrin MountainsDepart for home